Update airport master plan

The City of Findlay, Ohio received a Project Grant award of $647,247.37 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants. Awarded on August 12, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 11, 2029, this grant funds the update and modernization of the Findlay airport's master plan, a comprehensive planning document that guides airport development and infrastructure improvements. The project deliverables include a revised airport master plan study and an updated solid waste recycling plan that will serve the airport's operational and environmental sustainability needs.

This planning-phase grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The four-year project period is typical for FAA planning and design initiatives, allowing sufficient time for stakeholder engagement, environmental assessment, and documentation required to support future capital improvement projects at the airport facility. Upon completion, the updated master plan will provide the foundation for the City of Findlay to pursue additional FAA infrastructure funding for airport facility improvements and modernization initiatives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport master plan study and includes an updated solid waste recycling plan. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with findlay, ohio.